Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 User manual

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: [email protected]
VQT4G39
M1211KZ0
PC
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FH6
DMC-FH4
DMC-FH4
DMC-FH6
Before connecting, operating or adjusting
this product, please read the instructions
completely.
More detailed instructions on the operation of
this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual
for advanced features (PDF format)” in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products
on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your
family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on
the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of
your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera
information source.
Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchased From Model No.
Dealer Address Serial No.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc.
of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in
the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or
broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may
infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording
of certain material may be restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers
the product you have purchased. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle
this battery.
Information for Your Safety
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this
unit.
•Use only the recommended accessories.
•Do not remove covers.
•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
■Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
■About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub
the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.
■About the battery charger
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
•Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
•Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this
unit.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V
AC power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug
adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you
wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
■Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such
as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: for dealer display purpose only). Then reinsert the battery
or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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Contents
Before use
Information for Your Safety .......2
Before use...................................6
Standard accessories ................7
Names and Functions of
Main Parts ...................................8
Charging the battery ................10
Inserting and removing the
card (optional)/the battery .......11
Sequence of operations...........12
Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format)..............................13
Installing supplied software
(PHOTOfunSTUDIO) .................14
Specifications ...........................15
Digital Camera Accessory
System.......................................18
■Camera handling
●Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.
●The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or
where water can come into contact with the camera.
■Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)
●
Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden
changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may
make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera.
●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two
hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding
temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.
●Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other
information for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations
and screens provided in this manual. When operation or other information is
more or less the same between models, DMC-FH6 is used as examples for the
instructions provided in this manual.
●The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated
separately, together with the relevant model number.
(Example) DMC-FH6
DMC-FH4

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Standard accessories
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are
indicated as card in the text.
• Memory cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a card.
• For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera
Accessory System”.
• If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should contact 1 800
99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of January 2012.
Battery pack
DMW-BCK7PP
• Charge the battery
before use.
Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the
text.
Battery charger
DE-A91B
Battery charger is indicated as
battery charger or charger in
the text.
Hand strap
VFC4297
USB connection
cable
K1HY08YY0015
CD-ROM
VFF1014
• Software:
Use it to install the
software on your
PC.
• Owner’s Manual for
advanced features

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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1Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp
2Flash
3Lens
4Lens barrel
5LCD monitor
6Power button
7Microphone
8Shutter button
9DMC-FH6
Zoom lever
DMC-FH4
Zoom button
10 [MODE] button
11 Hand strap eyelet
12 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
13 [/ ] (Delete/Return) button
14 [MENU/SET] button
15 Playback button
16 Cursor button
17 Tripod receptacle
18 Speaker
19 DC coupler cover
For dealer display purpose only
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-
DCC10: for dealer display purpose only) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: for
dealer display purpose only) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: for dealer
display purpose only).
20 Card/Battery door
We recommend using
the supplied hand strap
to avoid dropping the
camera.
●The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual
product.
●Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.
●Some tripods or unipods, and some methods of holding the camera
may block the speaker, making it difficult to hear the beep, etc.

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Charging the battery
Insert the battery terminals and attach
the battery to the charger
Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards.
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet
Charging light ([CHARGE])
On: Charging in progress
(approx. 120 min. if fully depleted)
Off: Charging complete
■About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7PP.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge
the battery and set the clock before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F
to 86 °F)).